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Friday, November 8, 2024

A list of all the 'Wicked' movie partnerships we could count by Michael Abourizk

The collaborations span cosmetics, food, clothing and more.

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A new adaptation of 'Fahrenheit 451' aims for Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Martyna Majok will pen the new version of the Ray Bradbury novel.

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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Broadway's box office maintains strong lead over last season's figures by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Nov. 3, the 36 currently running productions grossed $32,939,767.

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Monday, November 4, 2024
Friday, November 1, 2024

Watch Darren Criss discuss returning to Broadway in 'Maybe Happy Ending' by Michael Abourizk

Click below to see the Emmy Award winner chat about the new musical by Will Aronson and Hue Park.

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Oscar-winning 'Slumdog Millionaire' is being adapted for the stage by Michael Abourizk

The musical will feature songs by the film's Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman.

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Drama League sets 2025 awards calendar by Michael Abourizk

Productions playing both on and Off-Broadway will be eligible.

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Calendar set for 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards by Michael Abourizk

The honors encompass Broadway and Off-Broadway productions.

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'Real Women Have Curves' reveals venue for Broadway bow by Michael Abourizk

The new musical features a score by Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez.

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Watch Alex Newell and the Broadway Inspirational Voices sing from 'Suffs' by Michael Abourizk

Click below to watch a new arrangement of the song "Keep Marching."

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'Death Becomes Her' makes strong debut and 'Job' exits on a high, while overall box office remains steady by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Oct. 27, the 36 currently running productions grossed $33,921,069.

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Exclusive: Broadway Licensing Global acquires licensing rights to 'Oh, Mary!' by Michael Abourizk

The comedy by Cole Escola opened at the Lyceum Theatre in July.

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Monday, October 28, 2024

Early-career producer Hunter Regian launches new production company by Michael Abourizk

Regian is currently a co-producer on the revival of "Sunset Boulevard."

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Concord Theatricals acquires licensing rights to 'Ink' and other works by James Graham by Michael Abourizk

Six additional plays by the Tony Award-nominated playwright have been acquired.

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Broadway's 'Our Town' will partner with TDF to honor military veterans by Michael Abourizk

U.S. service members will have the opportunity to attend the play in November.

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Broadway Cares' Red Bucket Follies will return in December by Michael Abourizk

The nonprofit's annual fall fundraising has begun.

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Music Theatre International acquires licensing rights to Broadway's '& Juliet' by Michael Abourizk

The musical features a book by David West Read and the pop catalog of Max Martin.

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Friday, October 25, 2024

NBC will host behind-the-scenes special for 'Wicked' film by Michael Abourizk

The event will include the premiere of a scene from the upcoming movie.

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Exclusive: TDF and MTC announce partnership for August Wilson performance competition by Michael Abourizk

The two nonprofits will join forces to host the 2024-2025 New York City regional competition of August Wilson New Voices.

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Thursday, October 24, 2024

Watch Samuel L. Jackson discuss 'The Piano Lesson' by Michael Abourizk

Click below to see the Tony Award nominee's recent appearance on the Tonight Show.

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'Back to the Future' will close on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The musical will continue on a national tour.

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Louis McCartney sets Broadway debut in 'Stranger Things' by Michael Abourizk

McCartney will reprise his role from the West End production.

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Stephen Kaus moves into leadership role with theatrical design firm Hudson by Michael Abourizk

The industry veteran previously worked at Manhattan Theatre Club.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Watch Katie Brayben and Christian Borle perform a song from 'Tammy Faye' by Michael Abourizk

Click below to see the stars of the new musical sing "If Only Love."

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